Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator

Review

Results you may expect from using Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator:

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant Exfoliator is a type of skincare product designed to be rinsed off, peeled off, or otherwise removed from the skin. Research confirming the moisturizing, anti-wrinkle, and soothing effects of such products is very limited. Therefore, we do not provide efficacy ratings for these types of skincare products.

However, you can explore the roles of specific ingredients in the Ingredients Explained section below.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
45
Microcrystalline Cellulose
22
Magnesium Oxide
11
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
6
Colloidal Oatmeal
4
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
3
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
2
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
1.5
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
1
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
0.3
Allantoin
0.3
Papain
0.3
Salicylic Acid
0.3
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
0.3
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
0.3
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
0.3
PCA
0.3
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
0.3
Cyclodextrin
0.3
Sodium Isethionate
0.3
Lauryl Methacrylate
0.3
Maltodextrin
0.3
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
0.3
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
0.3
Sodium Dehydroacetate
0.3
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether
0.3
Water
0.3
Limonene
0.3
Citric Acid
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Microcrystalline Cellulose
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Magnesium Oxide
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Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
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Colloidal Oatmeal
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Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
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Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
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Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
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Salicylic Acid
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Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
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PCA
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Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
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Sodium Isethionate
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Lauryl Methacrylate
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Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
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Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
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Sodium Dehydroacetate
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Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether
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Water
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Ingredients explained

Microcrystalline Cellulose
Est. %45
Function
Origin
Microcrystalline CelluloseA plant-based ingredient derived from cellulose. The rough version of microcrystalline cellulose is used in scrubs instead of plastic microbeads and the finer version is used as a thickener and stabilizer and readily absorbs oil and sweat.
Magnesium Oxide
Est. %22
Function
Origin
Magnesium Oxide
Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate
Est. %11
Function
Origin
Sodium Cocoyl IsethionateA coconut-derived surfactant that features gentle cleansing capabilities. This mild cleansing agent is commonly used in skin cleansing products and is especially useful in solid bar cleansers, like syndet bars.
Colloidal Oatmeal
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Colloidal OatmealAn active ingredient produced by boiling finely milled oats. It contains wound healing beta-glucan and is a rich source of soothing and antioxidant avenanthramides, which are aimed at irritated skin.
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate
Sodium Lauroyl Glutamate
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Sodium Lauroyl GlutamateA naturally-derived amino-acid based cleansing ingredient. It is known to be a mild yet high foaming cleanser that won't strip skin or leave it feeling tight and dry.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran ExtractAn extract from rice bran, the brown outer part of the rice kernel. It contains emollient fatty acids and antioxidants such as tocopherols (vitamin E) and γ-oryzanol.
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch
Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
Est. %1
Function
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Hydrogenated Coconut Acid
Allantoin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
AllantoinA fluffy, white powder that acts as a humectant due to its water-loving chemistry and as an exfoliant that helps to remove dead skin cells. It has also been shown to be very soothing to irritated and inflamed skin.
Papain
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PapainAn enzyme that is obtained from papaya fruits. It acts as a mild exfoliant with skin-softening benefits.
Salicylic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Salicylic AcidThis effective peeling and anti-inflammatory BHA is used as an anti-acne agent and works by breaking down the junctions between dead skin cells. This results in the peeling of dead skin and the unclogging of pores.
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ginkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractAn antioxidant, astringent and soothing extract derived from Ginkgo biloba tree leaves, a rare Chinese tree that is endangered in the wild, but grown nowadays as a decorative tree in parks. When taken orally, the extract can improve memory and brain function.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Camellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractAn antioxidant green tea extract. In the deeper layers, it slows down the destruction of collagen, elastin, and hyaluronic acid – thus delaying the signs of aging. It also acts as an anti-acne, soothing, moisturizing, and emollient ingredient.
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root ExtractAn extract from the licorice root. It contains a well-researched anti-inflammatory compound called glycyrrhizin that can reduce inflammation. Licorice root extract is also used for its powerful antioxidant effects and ability to treat pigmentation.
PCA
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
PCAAlso known as pyrrolidone carboxylic acid, this ingredient is one of the main components of the skin's Natural Moisturizing Factor (which prevents the skin’s surface from drying out).
Populus Tremuloides Bark Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Populus Tremuloides Bark ExtractAn extract from the bark of the American aspen with anti-inflammatory and sebum controlling properties.
Cyclodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
CyclodextrinA naturally derived ingredient with the ability to absorb other compounds and remove harmful metal ions from water.
Sodium Isethionate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium Isethionate
Lauryl Methacrylate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Lauryl Methacrylate
Maltodextrin
Est. %0.3
Function
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MaltodextrinA formula helper manufactured from starch. It has a sweet flavor and is often used in rinse-off products to support their foaming structure. Maltodextrin is also used to stabilize emulsions and to absorb and bind other ingredients in the formula.
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilA fragrant and antioxidant essential tea tree oil praised for its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties. Tea tree oil helps to treat acne, inflamed skin, and small wounds. It might, however, cause allergies and skin irritations.
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel Oil
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citrus Paradisi (Grapefruit) Peel OilThis oil is obtained from the peels of pink grapefruits. It contains fragrant limonene, which gives the oil a fresh and clean, citrusy scent.
Sodium Dehydroacetate
Est. %0.3
Function
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Sodium DehydroacetateA sodium salt of dehydroacetic acid that is most commonly used as a preservative. It is a strong fungicide and a moderate bactericide, which makes it an effective broad-spectrum preservative.
Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether
Est. %0.3
Function
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Hydrolyzed Corn Starch Hydroxyethyl Ether
Water
Est. %0.3
Function
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WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Limonene
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
LimoneneOne of the most used fragrances in skincare products. It is produced from the peels of citrus fruits and has a fresh, pleasant, citrusy smell. People who are sensitive to citrus should try to avoid it, or at least do a patch test before using it.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
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Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.